How To Fix HRPAYCH01017 - Checking rule C6: gross less than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH01 - Messages for Payroll Switzerland

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Checking rule C6: gross less than 0

What causes this issue?

In an overall list (LR), the gross wage of each payroll run must be
either positive or equal to zero. A negative wage must not be entered.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create a correction list (LC).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH01017 - Checking rule C6: gross less than 0 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH01017, which states "Checking rule C6: gross less than 0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the gross pay calculated for an employee is less than zero, which is not a valid scenario in payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Values in Payroll Components: The most common cause of this error is that one or more payroll components (such as deductions, taxes, or other adjustments) are resulting in a negative gross pay. This can happen if there are incorrect entries in the payroll data or if there are excessive deductions.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of wage types or payroll rules that lead to incorrect calculations.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during data entry, such as entering negative amounts for earnings or incorrect deduction amounts.
  
  
  Retroactive Accounting: If there are retroactive changes in payroll data that lead to